Vitamin B12

This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Vitamin B12 but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.


Overview:

Vitamin B12
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble organometallic compound with a trivalent cobalt ion bound inside a corrin ring. It isneeded for nerve cells and red blood cells, and to make DNA. Vitamin B12 deficiency is the cause of several forms of anemia. For treatment of pernicious anemia (due to lack of or inhibition of intrinsic factor) and for prevention and treatment of vitamin B 12 deficiency.

Mechanism Of Action:
Vitamin B12 is used in the body in two forms: Methylcobalamin and 5-deoxyadenosyl cobalamin. The enzyme methionine synthase needs methylcobalamin as a cofactor. This enzyme is involved in the conversion of the amino acid homocysteine into methionine. Methionine in turn is required for DNA methylation. 5-Deoxyadenosyl cobalamin is a cofactor needed by the enzyme that converts L-methylmalonyl-CoA to succinyl-CoA. This conversion is an important step in the extraction of energy from proteins and fats. Furthermore, succinyl CoA is necessary for the production of hemoglobin, the substances that carries oxygen in red blood cells.

News Articles on Vitamin B12

Jack Cross: Staple foods, supplement seniors shouldn't live without  -  14 Nov 2009
Mixing yogurt with fortified cereal provides added vitamins, including vitamin B12, which many seniors have trouble absorbing from foods. ... Medford Transcript

Alzheimer's support group sets up in Plainview  -  14 Nov 2009
Diagnosis can be challenging, because memory loss is linked with other conditions besides Alzheimer's, such as a vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency, ... Plainview Daily Herald

Diabetes: Lifestyle holds the key  -  14 Nov 2009
Children of some women who do not have a history of diabetes, are at risk for diabetes due to vitamin-B12 deficiency. Arora added that screening was ... Times of India

Surgery not first approach to foot pain  -  14 Nov 2009
With the exception of folic acid prescribed for my condition, which I take daily, I also get a vitamin B12 injection once a month due to poor absorption, ... Telegraph-Journal

Going Vegetarian: Plain, Simple And Sane  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Nutrients you might be missing: iron, calcium and vitamin B12. Here's the one potential, but easily avoidable, trouble spot with vegetarian diets: ensuring ... Huffington Post (blog)

Vitamins D and B12 Offer Support Against Alzheimer's  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Alzheimer's research in recent years has been finding some new and encouraging information about the supporting roles of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. As we ... EmpowHer (blog)

Supplementation with Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 on Risk of Breast Cancer  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
Additional research is needed to further investigate the possibility that combined supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 may reduce ... Alternative Health Journal

Suzanne Somers: Chelation Therapy & Cigarette  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Cigarette - Suzanne Somers says that she starts each day by giving herself injections of human growth hormone (HGH), vitamin B12 and vitamin B complex. ... Post Chronicle

Living without meat  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
The main problem with vegetarianism is that plant foods do not contain any vitamin B, vitamin B12 or omega 3 fatty acids. In addition, plant foods have ... New Zealand Herald

OTC: Emisphere Technologies Announces Financial and Operational Results for ...  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Oral Eligen(R) B12 (100 mcg), has been specifically developed to help improve Vitamin B12 absorption and bioavailability with a patented formulation. ... RTT News (press release)

Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Causes, Signs and Symptoms  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
Vitamin B12, chemically known as cobalamine, is an essential B-Vitamin utilized in order to create a better sleep-wake pattern in a lot of individuals. ... TestCountry.com

Insufficient iron, vitamin levels can lead to anemia  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Vitamin B12 is found only in animal foods such as eggs, milk, cheese and meat. When the stomach or intestines have been damaged or sections removed by ... Jackson Clarion Ledger

Controlling diabetes  -  ‎Nov 7, 2009‎
Japanese scientists have identified a form of vitamin B12 that protects against neurological (nerve) disease and ageing by a unique mechanism that differs ... Malaysia Star

CHEST: Nutrition, Fitness Can Affect Lung Function Vitamin B12 supplementation ...  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
5 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin B12 supplementation may benefit some patients with chronic cough, and increased physical fitness may help preserve lung ... ModernMedicine

Interim Study Data Demonstrate Eligen® B12 Oral Formulation Achieves ...  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
Vitamin B12 is necessary for the formation and maturation of red blood cells and for the synthesis of DNA. It is also necessary for normal nerve function ... WELT ONLINE

11 foods that can make you happy  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
The secret is in choosing foods rich in omega-3 fats, folic acid, selenium, and vitamin B12. These nutrients can lift your mood, so let's check them out: 1) ... Philippine Star

Drugs study celebrations  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Sixty patients volunteered to take Vitatops - a combination of vitamin B12 and folic acid to see if it made a difference to their health in the long term. ... The Star

Nutrition: can chillies give you a high?  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
I've heard that everyone over 50 should eat foods fortified with vitamin B12. Is this true? It is not an official recommendation in the UK but it could be a ... Times Online

Personal Health The Many Ills of Peripheral Nerve Damage  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be treated with supplements and fortified cereals or by judicious consumption of meats, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. ... New York Times

Understanding the B Complex  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Other research suggests exercise may increase the requirements for riboflavin and vitamin B6, and possibly for folic acid and vitamin B12. ... Natural Products Marketplace

5 Healthy Foods You Should Be Eating Daily  -  ‎Oct 26, 2009‎
Yogurt is also loaded with protein and has solid amounts of vitamin B12, riboflavin and potassium in it. In previous articles, I've ... FOXNews

Dietary Supplements May Increase Longevity Of HIV Patients  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
Anemia can often be caused by shortage of iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid. According to a study published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency ... The AIDS Beacon (blog)

Week 32: Vitamin Vitality  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
Vitamin B12 -- The body needs B12 to form red blood cells, which help transport oxygen. B12 also helps maintain the body's central nervous system. ... PGA Tour

The Healthy Round, Red Berry  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
The juice used in this elixir may also help improve your ability to absorb the very important vitamin B12 that is at risk as you age and also if you are ... Seattle Post Intelligencer

Paltrow Therapy Alarms Doctors  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Also on the list are colonic irrigation, food intolerance testing, detoxing, vitamin B12 injections, extreme yoga, aromatherapy and reflexology. ... StaffNurse.com

Worms could be cause of reader's digestive troubles  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
...as the adult tapeworm, may cause few, if any, symptoms, but they can bring about diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, anemia or a vitamin B12 deficiency. ... The Lincoln Journal

Eggs are healthy and versatile  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
Rich in folate, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, a large hard boiled egg only contains 76 calories! Eggs have gotten a bad rap over the years. ... KTNV Las Vegas

Vegetarian kids  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
They suggested that kids weren't getting enough of nutrients such as vitamin B12 or calcium to grow well. But this research focused on extremely restrictive ... Tehran Times

Ellen Rowland: 100 pounds and counting  -  ‎Oct 26, 2009‎
I still have some issues with vitamin B12 and protein. My blood tests indicated that these levels were too low, so I have had to take vitamin B12 shots once ... The Herald-Mail

The raw recruits  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
However, concerns are raised over the diet's lack of Vitamin B12 – a water-soluble vitamin found in animal products, but not in plants – which is needed by ... Irish Times

Vegetable Soup  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
Dried fruits and nuts are rich in vitamin B12. Not only is the vegetarian diet healthier, it also provides protection against around 159 types of diseases ... Harbus Online

ASN: No CVD Benefit for Folic Acid in Kidney Transplant  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Bostom and his colleagues hypothesized that lowering homocysteine with a high-dose combination of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, as well as other ... MedPage Today

Film-maker urges review of treatment for deadly anaemia  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
Sufferer Mairi Sutherland, 45, is making a documentary to raise awareness of pernicious anaemia, a disease caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. ... This is London

NATUROPATHIC OPTIONS TO BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM, WARD OFF FLU  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
It is well known that vitamin B12 injections are used successfully in treating the chronic fatigue syndrome. It also helps with the neurological and the ... SE Calgary News

Ellie Kreiger's 'So Easy' garlic basil shrimp  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
...protein, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin K. Good source of: Calcium, fiber, potassium, thiamin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, zinc. ... msnbc.com

Kids need to get away from their video games and bathe in the rays of the sun  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
The assimilation of calcium by the human body is enhanced by Vitamin D, but there is a cameo appearance by Vitamin B12, and a pretty seriously starring role ... Lodi News-Sentinel

Kellogg's claims sugary "Cocoa Crispies" cereal can boost your child's ...  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
B, C and E. Instead, they're using synthetic, artificial chemicals that have been given the names "Vitamin B12" or "Vitamin C" and so on. ... Natural News.com (registration)

Drink milk. Don't drink milk. The debate goes on.  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
But to get the vitamin B12 the body needs, non-dairy users must take a supplement, she says, as that vitamin is available only from animal products. ... Sarasota Herald-Tribune

To Be Or Not To Be... Vegetarian  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
One such nutrient, vitamin B12, which contains cobalamine, biotin, and folic acid, may be lacking in vegetarians since it is found predominantly in meat ... Five Towns Jewish Times Online

Superfood Profile: Discover the Many Health Benefits of Chlorella  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
Be aware, however, that many experts are now saying the vitamin B12 in chlorella is not highly bioavailable, so other sources should remain in the diet. ... Natural News.com (registration)

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Update  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
Other factors contributing to anemia include drug side effects, impaired absorption of vitamin B12 and folate, and changes in iron metabolism. ... EmpowHer (blog)

The Vaccine Question  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
3 year-old Lydia Mikeworth of Tolono has a vitamin B12 deficiency. Her 7 year-old brother was born with organ defects. Their parents are holding off on the ... WCIA-3 News

Access Pharmaceuticals – recent pull back could be a buying opportunity  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
...drug in Phase II trials, Thiarabine, an anti-inflammatory drug for arthritis, and Cobalamin, a nanopolymer delivery technology based on vitamin B12. ... Proactive Investors USA & Canada

Use of PPI Drugs in Reflux Disease may Lead to Unwanted Side-Effects  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
It can also alter vitamin B12 and iron absorption, however, it still need to be proven. There are increased odds of acquiring nosocomial Clostridium ... MedIndia

Angular Cheilitis Cure - Vitamins For Fast Angular Cheilitis Cure  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
These are vitamin B2(Riboflavin), Vitamin B3( Niacin), vitamin B6 ( Pyridoxine), vitamin B12( Cyanocobalamine) and iron. It has been observed those who are ... Best Syndication

Natural solutions for pain management  -  ‎Oct 31, 2009‎
According to the Linus Pauling Institute, the RDA of Vitamin D is 200IU and Vitamin B12 is 2.4 mcg, Vitamin B6 is 1.3 mcg. "It's really a case by case basis ... WilliametteLive.com

Dominicans Try Shots to Boost Rising Players  -  ‎Oct 24, 2009‎
They said their favored solutions contain vitamin B12, which they said increases the players' appetites, energy and muscle strength, and anti-inflammatory ... New York Times

Kellogg's New “Panacea Puffsâ€? Claims to Cure All  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Bht (Preservative), Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 – less than 0.5G Trans Fat Per Serving. ... Glossy News (satire)

Paul Nison Part III: Factors of Raw Food Living from Bananas to Blood Work  -  ‎Oct 24, 2009‎
For example, with vitamin B12 some people might be okay, but homocystine might be too high and we would have to address that. If we have low vitamin B12 the ... Natural News.com (registration)

GERD Drugs May Cause Unexpected Side Effects  -  ‎Nov 1, 2009‎
...the possibility of altered absorption of iron and vitamin B12 (related to changes in gastric pH levels), an increased risk of developing diarrhea caused ... eMaxHealth

Vitamin B12 may protect against brain shrinkage  -  Sep 8, 2008
By Will Dunham. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Having higher vitamin B12 levels may protect against brain shrinkage in elderly people, according to a study ... Reuters

Low vitamin B12 level may cause brain shrinkage in old_English_Xinhua  -  Sep 9, 2008
BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhuanet)-- Low vitamin B12 level in old people may cause brain atrophy or shrinkage, according to a UK study in Tuesday's Neurology. ... 新�网

Folate, vitamin B12 and total homocysteine levels in neonates from...  -  Feb 1, 2005
Correspondence: Dr MS Gonçalves, Gonçalo Moniz Research Center/FIOCRUZ, Rua Waldemar Falcão 121. Brotas, Salvador-Bahia-Brasil. E-mail: mari@cpqgm.fiocruz. ... Nature.com

Studies hint at protective role of vitamin B12  -  Oct 14, 2008
By Jane E. Brody. It has long been known that vitamins must be obtained from sources outside the body - food and drink, and for vitamin D, ... New York Times

Low B12 tied to faster mental decline with age  -  Nov 26, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Low levels of vitamin B12 could speed mental ... Folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements can reduce levels of homocysteine, ... Reuters

A B12 deficiency - in data  -  Jan 14, 2008
Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin found primarily in animal foods. ... "Some athletes believe that vitamin B12 injections will increase oxygen [supply to ... Los Angeles Times

Roger Highfield on vitamin B12, plate tectonics and Gordon Brown  -  Mar 27, 2007
The clever way that nature makes B12 - the most chemically complex vitamin - has long eluded scientists. Over the years, four Nobel prizes have been awarded ... Telegraph.co.uk

Dietary intake and status of folate and vitamin B12 and their...  -  Oct 12, 2006
Correspondence: Dr RAM Dhonukshe-Rutten, Department of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University, PO Box 8129, NL-6700 EV Wageningen, Netherlands. ... Nature.com

Does long-term PPI use result in vitamin B12 deficiency in elderly …  -  May 20, 2008
Periodic screening for vitamin B12 status seems prudent in elderly individuals, and in patients using PPIs for prolonged periods of time, to facilitate ... Nature.com

Dr Thomas Stuttaford answers your questions on folic acid  -  Apr 12, 2006
Folic acid deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency both produce a ... Vitamin B12 anaemia, unlike folate acid deficiency anaemia also produces shiny tongue, ... Times Online

Low B12 tied to faster mental decline  -  Nov 27, 2007
Low levels of vitamin B12 could speed mental decline in older people, ... Folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements can reduce levels of homocysteine, ... TVNZ

Folate and vitamin B12 in relation to lactation: a 9-month postpartum...  -  Mar 21, 2005
Contributors: CHR, JM, UKM and TBH designed the study. CHR and UKM collected the samples. JM and EN were responsible for the biochemical analyses; ... Nature.com

Vitamin B12  -  Apr 19, 2006
Needed for healthy lungs, reproductive system, skin and linings of the digestive system. Also important for growth, good vision and fighting infection. ... Daily Mail

A vitamin B12 a day may keep birth defects away  -  May 18, 2007
Pregnant women with low levels of vitamin B12 are at a heightened risk of having a child with a serious birth defect, according to Canadian researchers. ... Globe and Mail

Vitamin B12  -  Dec 19, 2008
A vitamin B12 test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the blood. Normal values may vary from lab to lab. High levels of vitamin B12 can occur in liver ... WebMD

BASEBALL; Tejada Says He Gave Palmeiro Just a Vitamin  -  Sep 24, 2005
Vitamin B12 is a legal supplement. It is found naturally in meat, eggs and dairy products but can be purchased wherever vitamins are being sold. ... New York Times

Clemens uses the B12 defense  -  Jan 6, 2008
Time will tell, but right now it would seem that the vitamin B12 explanation isn't ... In Clemens's defense, medical authorities say that vitamin B12, ... Muckety

B12 SUPPLEMENTS BENEFICIAL FOR VEGETARIANS, THE ELDERLY  -  Nov 2, 2005
Adequate stomach acid is required to free vitamin B12 from its dietary ... Vitamin B-complex and vitamin B12-only supplements provide higher amounts. ... $2.95 - St. Paul Pioneer Press - NewsBank

Vitamin B12  -  Dec 19, 2008
A vitamin B12 test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the blood. The body needs this B vitamin to make blood cells and to maintain a healthy nervous ... WebMD

Vitamin B12 powder seized at airport  -  Mar 23, 2007
CHENNAI: Customs officials on Thursday seized 6 kg of Vitamin B12 powder at the Anna International Airport and arrested a passenger. ... Hindu

Rx FOR READERS  -  Aug 18, 2006
What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency and what harm does it cause? ... The amount of vitamin B12 actually needed by the body is very small, ... Pay-Per-View - Jerusalem Post - ProQuest Archiver

Low Vitamin B12: a hidden cause of diabetes explosion in India?  -  Aug 16, 2008
Ask any pregnant woman and she will vouch for the Group B vitamin known as folic acid. Chances are that her doctor has explained to her how this is a proven ... Indian Express

Gatlin got injection he thought was vitamin B12  -  Aug 8, 2007
The top assistant to athletics coach Trevor Graham gave Justin Gatlin an injection, which he believed to be vitamin B12, two weeks before the world ... Jamaica Gleaner

Flour 'should have added folate'  -  Nov 23, 2005
This can be prevented by giving those at risk extra vitamin B12. ... "There is still a need to look at vitamin B12 deficiency. If we do not pick up on this ... BBC News

Rx for Readers  -  Aug 10, 2006
What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency and what harm does it cause? ... As a result, a vitamin B12 deficiency may not manifest itself until after ... Jerusalem Post

Vitamin B12 and brain size | Article from International Herald...  -  Sep 11, 2008
Vitamin B12 and brain size ... find International Herald Tribune articles. Nicholas Bakalar The New York Times Media Group International Herald Tribune ... Pay-Per-View - International Herald Tribune - HighBeam Research

Could the 'energy' jab be bad for you?  -  Dec 4, 2007
Vitamin B12 jabs have become almost de rigueur for the rich and famous, ... It's claimed that mega-doses of vitamin B12 - sometimes up to 600 times the ... Daily Mail

Benefits of Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) Supplementation  -  Nov 4, 2005
With the exponential growth of nutritional and herbal supplements many people are over looking vitamins in their health regime. ... Buzzle

Congenital B12 deficiency following maternal gastric bypass  -  Sep 9, 2008
Muckerheide M. Therapeutic doses of vitamin B12 give false-positive ... Long-term neurologic consequences of nutritional vitamin B12 deficiency in infants. ... Nature.com

Science Class Experiment Reveals Vitamin B12 Secret  -  Feb 21, 2006
ScienceDaily (Feb. 21, 2006) — For decades, scientists have wondered how living organisms manufacture the essential vitamin B12. Now, using laundry whitener ... sciencedaily.com

Dr Thomas Stuttaford answers your questions on vitamins  -  Sep 21, 2005
But there are many different sorts of Vitamin B. Vitamin B12 for example is only in ... Failure to absorb Vitamin B12 may be as the result of a lack of a ... Times Online

Ask the Doctor: How much vitamin B12 is necessary?  -  Jan 8, 2007
My wife and I have always taken vitamins on a regular basis. I was just told that vitamins that we get from stores are worthless. Is that true? ... Free with registration - Sun Herald - AccessMyLibrary.com

Diabetes drug metformin found to cause vitamin B12 deficiency  -  Oct 20, 2006
...(NaturalNews) Diabetes patients treated with the drug metformin are at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency, a study reports in the Oct. 9 issue of the Archives ... Natural News.com

The Legend of Vitamin B12 -- Some People Swear By B12 Shots, but Do …  -  Oct 11, 2005
By Mary Powers powers@commercialappealcom. Gas prices are surging. The Mid-South's largest utility is warning of heating bills up as much as 70 percent this ... RedOrbit

Vitamin B12 Deficiency  -  Mar 23, 2007
Vitamin B12 is needed to produce an adequate amount of healthy red blood cells in the bone marrow. Vitamin B12 is available only in animal foods (meat and ... Intelihealth.com

Clemens 'Ready' For His Hearing  -  Feb 13, 2008
...who told the committee that there are very few reasons to take the substances Clemens claimed he did -- vitamin B12 and lidocaine -- by injection. ... Washington Post

Science Class Experiment Reveals Vitamin B12 Secret  -  Feb 20, 2006
Under ultraviolet light in a Petri dish containing laundry whitener, symbiotic bacteria with a mutant bluB gene (lower right) fluoresce brightly, ... Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Vitamin B12.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the...  -  Sep 1, 2007
...* Subclinical vitamin B12 deficiency (low serum vitamin B12, and/or raised methylmalonate) occurs in 10% or more of older people, in Australia and other ... Free with registration - Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of... - AccessMyLibrary.com

B12 supplements a good idea for vegetarians, the elderly.  -  Oct 7, 2005
Adequate stomach acid is required to free vitamin B12 from its dietary ... Vitamin B-complex and vitamin B12-only supplements provide higher amounts. ... Free with registration - Sun Herald - AccessMyLibrary.com

Vitamin B12 Secret Revealed By Science Class Experiment  -  Feb 24, 2006
For decades, scientists have wondered how living organisms manufacture the essential vitamin B12. Now, using laundry whitener and dirt-dwelling ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

US firm hopes to end need for vitamin B12 shots  -  Jun 18, 2008
Capsules could some day replace intramuscular injections for people with vitamin B12 deficiency, a US company says. Doctors rely on shots for people with a ... CBC.ca

Vitamin B12 Sources, Functions and Deficiencies  -  Dec 28, 2007
Vitamin B12 is a naturally derived substance. Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and dairy products are the wise selection of vitamin B12 sources. ... Buzzle

Meat supplies 40% of total vitamin B12 intake on average  -  Oct 27, 2005
THE NETHERLANDS - Vitamin B12 is found only in animal products. On average, 40% of our total intake of this vitamin is supplied by meat. ... TheFishSite.com

The vitamins we all need — some even more than others  -  Mar 22, 2006
..."For instance, vegans may be deficient in vitamin B12; older adults in Northern areas ... Why you need it: Vitamin B12 is necessary for normal processing of ... Seattle Times

Vitamin B12 Deficiency  -  Apr 11, 2007
Let us understand the importance of Vitamin B12 and problems caused due to Vitamin B12 deficiency and symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency. ... Buzzle

… In Quest of Osteoporosis Prevention Find Benefits In Vitamin B12  -  Feb 11, 2005
In other words, the authors conclude that vitamin B12 deficiency may be an important modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis. ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Metformin Use Increases Vitamin B12 Deficiency  -  Oct 17, 2006
Results indicate an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency associated with current dose and duration of metformin. A nested case-control study identified ... Diabetes In Control

Get your vitamins here  -  Mar 11, 2008
Wikipedia makes for scary reading: "Vitamin B12 deficiency can potentially ... "As a result, the most common reason for vitamin B12 deficiency is failure of ... Stuff.co.nz

Vitamin B12 Sources, Functions and Deficiencies  -  Dec 24, 2007
Vitamin B12 is known as cobalamin as well, because of its cobalt content. Vitamin B12 aids in maintaining healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. ... California Chronicle

Supplements: the benefits, the risks...  -  Feb 8, 2005
Because vitamin B12 isn't found in vegetable foods (such as fruit, vegetables and ... Function: works with vitamin B12 to form healthy red blood cells, ... Telegraph.co.uk

Calls to boost vitamin B12 RDA  -  Jan 26, 2006
By Stephen Daniells, 26-Jan-2006. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) levels for vitamin B12 should be increased by 500 per cent, according to Danish ... NutraIngredients-usa.com

Vitamin B12 neutralizes MSG  -  Nov 3, 2008
By Cory Quirino. SCIENTIFIC knowledge is out there but is not being translated into clinical settings, according to Bill Faloon, editor of Life Extension ... Inquirer.net

Miguel Tejada excerpt from Mitchell Report  -  Dec 13, 2007
Tejada admitted to investigators that he provided injectable vitamin B12 to ... Tejada reportedly explained that he received a supply of vitamin B12 from ... Houston Chronicle

B12 deficiency may be soon treated by pill  -  Jun 19, 2008
Currently, physicians rely on B12 shots for people with vitamin B12 deficiency ... Past studies have shown that about 1 percent of a vitamin B12 tablet gets ... United Press International

… - Abstract of article: Low maternal vitamin B12 status is associate...  -  Jun 16, 2005
Contributors: SM was involved in study design and implementation, data analysis and writing of the manuscript. AVK was involved in study design, ... Nature.com

Could a vitamin help prevent Alzheimer's?  -  Oct 27, 2008
For adults, the recommended intake of vitamin B12 is 1.5 micrograms per day; early signs of deficiency can include fatigue and breathlessness; ... Telegraph.co.uk

Does vitamin B12 help prevent cardiovascular disease?(Literature …  -  May 1, 2006
The Vitamin Intervention for Stroke Prevention (VISP) trial did not show efficacy of high-dose vitamin therapy (2.5 mg of folic acid, 25 mg of pyridoxine, ... Free with registration - Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients - AccessMyLibrary.com

Vegetable-Only Diet Ups Risk for Brain Shrinkage  -  Sep 15, 2008
The study said those on a meat-free diet are six times more likely to suffer brain shrinkage as the most vitamin B12 is found in meats, liver, fish and milk ... FOXNews

Folate and B12 may influence cognition in seniors  -  Feb 9, 2007
Boston — Folate and vitamin B12, two important nutrients for the development of ... Blood tests were used to determine folate and vitamin B12 levels, ... eurekalert.org

… In Quest of Osteoporosis Prevention Find Benefits In Vitamin B12  -  Feb 12, 2005
In other words, the authors conclude that vitamin B12 deficiency may be an important modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis. ... i-newswire.com

Vitamin B12 and brain volume  -  Sep 9, 2008
...“A diet rich in fish, meat and milk could help to protect against memory loss in old age�, is the headline in The Daily Telegraph. ... NHS Choices

What can I take for anaemia?  -  Mar 13, 2006
The causes of anaemia include iron deficiency, folic acid deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic infections, renal failure, certain malignancies ... Jamaica Observer

Genetic variants associated with vitamin B12  -  Sep 8, 2008
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and their collaborators at Tufts University and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have ... Eureka! Science News

SI.com - MLB - McNamee lawyer: No lawsuit forthcoming - Monday …  -  Jan 7, 2008
But Clemens insisted that they were only of the pain killer lidocaine and vitamin B12. "It's for my joints," Clemens said, "and B12 I still take today. ... SI.com

SI.com - Writers - McNamee lawyer: No lawsuit forthcoming - Tuesday …  -  Feb 5, 2008
But Clemens insisted that they were only of the pain killer lidocaine and vitamin B12. "It's for my joints," Clemens said, "and B12 I still take today. ... SI.com

Vegetarians prone to strokes: Study  -  Jul 13, 2008
Now a study has shown that deficiency of Vitamin B12, usually seen in vegetarians, ... From 2003, 4680 OPD patients were screened for vitamin B12 and ... Times of India

Vitamin B12 Protects Brain  -  Sep 19, 2008
Fish, dairy, meat (not shown), and enriched cereals are sources of vitamin B12. (Louise Valentine/The Epoch Times). WASHINGTON—Having higher vitamin B12 ... Epoch Times Ireland - The Epoch Times Ireland

Drop in folate levels may increase risk of dementia  -  Feb 5, 2008
At the start of the two-year period, 20 per cent of participants had high levels of homocysteine, while 17 per cent had low vitamin B12 levels and 3.5 per ... Globe and Mail

LycoRed Launches Vitamin B12 Line at Vitafoods  -  May 2, 2007
LycoRed Ltd.'s European launch of a comprehensive line of vitamin B12 formulations will take place at Vitafoods International in Geneva this May. ... npicenter.com

Vitamin B12 the key to oral insulin?  -  Oct 23, 2007
By Anna Lewcock, 23-Oct-2007. Pfizer may have given up on its non-injectable insulin, but researchers in the US think they may have cracked a way to deliver ... In-PharmaTechnologist.com

Vegetarians, Elderly Should Be Sure to Get Enough Vitamin B12  -  Aug 1, 2005
Newswise — These days, most health warnings about vitamins focus on the danger of overdose. For vitamin B12, though, it's more likely that people are ... newswise.com

Vitamin B12 Deficiency  -  Aug 27, 2007
To prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, vegans should take adequate amounts of vitamin B12 supplements to make up for the shortage in their diet. ... HealthCentral.com

The Hindu : Metro Plus Madurai / Beauty and Wellness : Just iron it...  -  Dec 4, 2008
Deficiency of iron or less commonly, vitamin B12 and folic acid, can cause anaemia. ... Vitamin B12 can be found in liver, meat and dairy products. ... The Hindu

The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Beauty and Wellness : Just iron it...  -  Nov 27, 2008
Deficiency of iron or less commonly, vitamin B12 and folic acid, can cause anaemia. ... Vitamin B12 can be found in liver, meat and dairy products. ... Hindu

Article: B12 FAILS TO THWART HEART DISEASE (folo)Prenatal doses of …  -  Jan 4, 2007
...find International Herald Tribune articles. Nicholas Bakalar International Herald Tribune 01-04-2007 Vitamin B12 supplements are not effective in... Pay-Per-View - International Herald Tribune - HighBeam Research

Folate And B12 May Influence Cognition In Seniors  -  Feb 14, 2007
Folate and vitamin B12, two important nutrients for the development of healthy nerves ... Blood tests were used to determine folate and vitamin B12 levels, ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Vitamin B12 function may be diminished by excessive folate  -  Dec 18, 2007
BOSTON (December 18, 2007) — In a study of adults aged 20 and over, researchers at Tufts University showed that homocysteine and methylmalonic acid are at ... eurekalert.org

Vitamin B12 linked to slower mental decline  -  Feb 12, 2007
By Stephen Daniells, 12-Feb-2007. Increased levels of vitamin B12, but not folate, may reduce the rate of age-related cognitive decline and dementia, ... NutraIngredients-usa.com

Vitamin B12 Craze - Super Nutrient Or Super Hype?  -  Jun 7, 2008
Celebrities, from high-profile athletes to pop stars, have been known to inject it. Food products, including expensive energy drinks and even candy bars, ... emaxhealth.com

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms  -  Dec 27, 2008
Learn all about the vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms and what can you do to prevent them. Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are not so common these days, ... Buzzle

Check your vitamin B12  -  Dec 10, 2007
Vitamin B 12 is a member of the vitamin B complex group of vitamins. It is an extremely important vitamin necessary for the manufacture of red blood cells, ... Jamaica Gleaner

Vitamin B12 synthesis exposed  -  Mar 21, 2007
Scientists have worked out the final steps of vitamin B12 biosynthesis, which involve the unusual transformation of one vitamin -- a flavin -- into another, ... Scientist

GREENS GALORE It's a great way to avoid anaemia  -  Dec 1, 2008
Deficiency of iron or less commonly, vitamin B12 and folic acid, can cause anaemia. ... Vitamin B12 can be found in liver, meat and dairy products. ... The Hindu

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia  -  May 25, 2007
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when there is not enough of this vitamin in the body. Vitamin B12 helps make red blood cells; ... MSN Health & Fitness

Vitamin B12.  -  May 1, 2006
What is it? Vitamin B12 is found in the body and can be measured with a blood test. Vitamin B12 levels in the blood may be used to help find the cause of ... Free with registration - CareNotes - AccessMyLibrary.com

Vitamin B12 Deficiency  -  Aug 27, 2007
Vitamin B12 is needed to produce an adequate amount of healthy red blood cells in the bone marrow. Vitamin B12 is available only in animal foods (meat and ... HealthCentral.com

Death by drugs ; Anna Nicole's bizarre overdose details  -  Mar 27, 2007
Vitamin B12: Helps formation of red blood cells. --Source: Broward County Medical Examiner and the University of Miami toxicology department ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Decrease Risk of Hip Fracture in Stroke …  -  Mar 2, 2005
Patients who took folic acid and vitamin B12 after their stroke had a reduced risk of hip fracture compared to patients who took placebo. ... Kansas City infoZine

SI.com - Writers - McNamee lawyer: No lawsuit forthcoming - Monday …  -  Jan 14, 2008
But Clemens insisted that they were only of the pain killer lidocaine and vitamin B12. "It's for my joints," Clemens said, "and B12 I still take today. ... SI.com

New Technology May Prevent Vitamin B12 Deficient Seniors, Vegetarians...  -  Jun 17, 2008
For those patients who receive the nearly 40 million intramuscular injections per year to treat their B12 deficiency, a new oral option may soon exist. ... Genetic Engineering News - Genetic Engineering News (press release)

New Technology May Prevent Vitamin B12 Deficient Seniors And …  -  Jun 22, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 22, 2008) — For those patients who receive the nearly 40 million intramuscular injections per year to treat their B12 deficiency, ... sciencedaily.com

Vitamin B12 Prevents Heart Defects in Babies  -  Mar 29, 2007
By Jeremy Appleton, ND, CNS. Healthnotes Newswire (March 29, 2007)—Women whose diets are low in vitamin B12 around the time of conception are at higher risk ... Medfinds

Gene Behind Devastating Vitamin B12-Related Disorder Discovered By …  -  Apr 3, 2008
Swiss, British and Canadian researchers have identified the gene responsible for a rare but serious genetic disorder and have simultaneously provided more ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Vitamin B12 Deficiency  -  Aug 27, 2007
Your doctor will ask you about your diet and about any family history of anemia. Your doctor also will review your medical history for medical illnesses ... HealthCentral.com

The New York Times > Health > Image > Schilling Test  -  Aug 1, 2007
The Schilling test is performed to evaluate vitamin B12 absorption. ... Normally, ingested vitamin B12 combines with intrinsic factor, which is produced by ... New York Times

Low-dose B12 plus folic acid effective for elderly: study  -  Aug 11, 2008
Fortifying bread with folic acid and low dose vitamin B12 is effective in ... “Bread fortified with modest amounts of folic acid and vitamin B12 will ... NutraIngredients.com

… and McGill University Scientists Identify Gene for Debilitating...  -  Nov 30, 2005
Vitamin B12, which is found in all animal products -- including dairy, eggs, meat, ... Vitamin B12 also helps control homocysteine levels in the human body. ... Free with registration - Europe Intelligence Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Sharp vision  -  Jun 19, 2005
Vitamin B12 is proving to be an important link in the fight against osteoporosis, ... The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 is 2.4 micrograms. ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Vitamin B12 and homocysteine -- Ray and Cole 173 (11): 1359 -- …  -  Nov 22, 2005
All editorial matter in CMAJ represents the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Canadian Medical Association. ... CMAJ

The Science Show: 19 November 2005 - Algae and vitamin B12  -  Nov 19, 2005
Alison Smith: Algae are organisms that live in the sea and in lakes and rivers and they are primary producers, that is, they live by photosynthesis and they ... ABC Regional Online - ABC Regional Online

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Vitamin B12 is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAIDS-001650; AIDS001650; Anacobin; B-12; B-Twelve; B-Twelve Ora; Berubigen; Betalin 12, Crystalline; Betalin-12; Betaline-12; Betolvex; Bevatine-12; Bevidox; Bevidox Concentrate; Biocobalamine; Byladoce; CN-B12; Cabadon M; Cobadoce Forte; Cobalamin; Cobalamin Concentrate; Cobalamin, Cyanide; Cobalamin, Cyano-; Cobalin; Cobamin; Cobavite; Cobione; Coobalamed; Copharvit 5000; Cosmo-Rey; Cotel; Covit; Crystamin; Crystamine; Crystimin; Crystwel; Cyano-B12; Cyanobalamin Concentrate; Cyanocobalamin; Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12; Cyanocobalamine; Cyanocobalmin; Cycobemin; Cycolamin; Cykobemin; Cykobeminet; Cynobal; Cyomin; Cyredin; Cytacon; Cytamen; Cytobion; Depinar; Dicopac; Dimethylbenzimidazoylcobamide; Distivit; Dobetin; Docemine; Docibin; Docigram; Docivit; Dodecabee; Dodecavite; Dodex; Ducobee; Duodecibin; Embiol; Emociclina; Eritrone; Erycytol; Erythrotin; Euhaemon; Extrinsic Factor; Factor Ii; Fermin; Fresmin; Hemomin; Hepagon; Hepavis; Hepcovite; Hylugel Plus; Lactobacillus Lactis Dorner Factor; Lld Factor; Macrabin; Megabion; Megalovel; Milbedoce; Millevit; Nagravon; Normocytin; Novidroxin; Pernaemon; Pernaevit; Pernipuron; Plecyamin; Poyamin; Rebramin; Redamina; Redisol; Rhodacryst; Rubesol; Rubramin; Rubramin Pc; Rubripca; Rubrocitol; SRI 2215; Sytobex; Vi-Twel; Vibalt; Vibisone; Virubra; Vita-Rubra; Vitamin B12; Vitamin B12 Bp; Vitamin B12 Complex; Vitamin B12 Preparation; Vitamin B12b; Vitamine B12; Vitarubin; Vitral

Drug Category:
Vitamin B12 is categorized under the following by the FDA: ATC:A11DB; ATC:B03BA; ATC:B03BB01; Antianemic Agents; Essential Vitamin; Vitamins (Vitamin B Complex)

Dosage Forms:
Intra-nasal gel, parenteral, oral

Absorption:
Readily absorbed in the lower half of the ileum.

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
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